It seems strange to “treat a child for bullying”, and experiencing the wrath of a bully is not, in any shape or form, a mental disorder. Rather, bullying can cause children and teens alike to develop problematic behavior and thinking, particularly the kind that can lead a teen to feel less valuable to others and feel sadder in general. With time, consistent and regular bullying can scar children and cause them to feel more vengeful and bitter towards others as adults. Prevention measures matter, but it’s not always possible to completely eliminate bullying. There are ways to help teens cope with its effects.
Counseling
Helping a teen open up about their experiences is the first step. If parents can’t do so effectively, usually it is a counselor’s job to attempt to gain a teen’s trust and help them figure out an effective way to deal with the situation. Therapists and counselors who specialize in helping teens cope with bullying can help your teen speak up about their experiences without fear of repercussion.
Treating a teen for the repercussions of bullying is very subjective. Every teen reacts differently to both bullying and the idea of seeking help after the fact, and it can be difficult to get a teen to accept that they might need help. But when they do, there are many ways to help them, especially in coping with the past and finding ways to move forward without flare ups of the same nature.
